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Lots of pepper

Written on Feb 21, 2024

This breakfast was okay. I’m a decades long backpacker and have eaten too many freeze dried meals to count. I purchased this b/c it was a one-person serving. First, let me say it’s a generous portion - which is great. After adding the 12 ounces of boiling water I let it soak for twice the time called for - opening once to stir. The water never fully absorbed so it was more of a breakfast soup than a scramble. If it had hydrated correctly it would have been a good mix of eggs, potatoes and cheese. The main problem I had with it is the amount of pepper it contained. If you like pepper then this breakfast is for you.

COLLECTED snow, ice and mud

Written on Feb 20, 2024

I can't recommend these to anyone who plans to hike in winter conditions. The straps kept coming loose which then created room to collect snow, ice, mud and leaves. Every few steps I had to stomp my feet in an attempt to shake loose the debris. Eventually the straps just froze into place so I couldn't adjust them anymore. I've thru hiked the AT, using OR gaiters, and will have to go back to those apparently. I'm currently end-to-end section hiking the Sheltowee Trace and this past weekend's 30 miles were made harder due to these gaiters. I abandoned using them the second day and just let my pants get wet and muddy. Disappointed since I thought the ankle and calf fit perfectly and was really pleased with this purchase until I actually put them into use, in harsh conditions.
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